The Gokyo Lake - Cho La - EBC trek is this region’s ‘high altitude trek.’ After a scenic trans-Himalayan flight to Lukla, follow the Everest trail to Namche Bazaar and an acclimatization day.

Then branch North West to ascend the serene Dudh Koshi Valley to the lake village of Gokyo on the Ngozumpa glacial moraine. Use a rest day to explore the valley. A stiff climb up Gokyo Ri for sunrise offers soaring views over the glacier that include Cho Oyo, Ghyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu. Then walk down the valley for an hour and cross the 1km glacier to Tagnag.

Start before sunrise for the tough Cho La ascent and long descent to Lobuche. This can be a difficult, cold but very beautiful trek.

The trail then rises, for two easier days, to Gorak Shep. After lunch, walk to view the ring of peaks surrounding Everest Base Camp, on the Khumbu Glacier – and the ice fall towards the summit.

From Gorak Shep, a sunrise hike up Kala Patthar offers superb views of Everest, the South Col, Nuptse and the glacier below. After breakfast, begin the easier, warmer, four day downward trek to Lukla.

Day 18: Final departure: Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport and fly to your onward destination

Note: Trekking distances and time are approximate: times differ widely from group to group.

Remark: - Please note that cloud and turbulent weather is a regular phenomenon along the Himalayan range. It is thus possible that domestic flights from Kathmandu to/from Lukla may have to be delayed for a few hours or even cancelled for a day or more. Fortunately this does not happen frequently during the high seasons of March to May or September to November: but you need to plan for this possibility.

As a safeguard we recommend that you add on a couple of extra days after your trek before you fly from Kathmandu to your onward destination.

Check List

Reading/writing material

First-aid kit; should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea

Re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular

Wet wipes for cleaning can be purchased in Kathmandu.

Health requirements arranged

Money: cash/credit card

Down Sleeping bag provided by Mountain Mart Trek in Kathmandu

Light weight Towel

Day pack (25-30 liter) to carry your personal needs during the day

Torch/flashlight - headlamp style is ideal

Insect repellent, sunscreen and lip balm

Refillable water bottle - Min 1 Liter Aluminum or Nalgene polypropylene are best

Warm Hat

Sunhat/bandana

Sunglasses

Gloves - wool or fleeced and gore tex

Scarf

Bag Liners to waterproof your bags (A duffel bag is provided to each trekker for trekking by MMT in Kathmandu)

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tours to world heritage sites of Pashupatinath Temple-the holiest Hindu Temple on the bank of sacred Bagmati River, Bodhanath Stupa-the biggest Buddhist Stupa architecture in the world! Patan Durbar Square is the oldest city in the Kathmandu valley with age old tradition also called Lalitpur-the city of fine arts. The visit covers the Durbar Square, the Krishna temple, the Kumbheswore temple, the Golden temple and many more. Swayambhunath Stupa-the 2000 years old legendary stupa on the hillock also nick-named as monkey temple. Your day tour ends Kathmandu Durbar Square Showcasing living goddess Kumari Temple, Nautale Durbar, the Kaal Bhairav, the Swet Bhairav, the freak Street and more.

After breakfast, transfer to the Domestic Airport for the Trans Himalayan flight and dramatic landing on the hillside at Lukla: gateway to the Khumbu/Everest region. Meet your local porters and walk downhill to the Sherpa settlement of Cheplung. The trail then follows the side of the Dudh Koshi Valley before ascending to Ghat (2,530m/8,350ft). Another gentle hour leads up to Phakding

Overnight in Phakding at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 04: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280ft): 10km, 5-6 hrs

The trail meanders through pine forest, along the Dudh Koshi River, crossing suspension bridges via the Sherpa villages of Benkar, Chumoa, Monjo and Jorsale: entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park and permit checkpoint; with tranquil views of glistening Thamserku (6,618m/21,714m). The trail continues along the riverbed to the confluence of the Bhote and Dudh Koshi Rivers. It then climbs steadily, crossing the high Tenzing- Hilary suspension bridge: with inspiring glimpses of Everest and the Nuptse – Lhotse ridge. A final three hour ascent through pine forest leads to the prosperous trading and administrative town of Namche Bazaar

Overnight in Namche Bazaar at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 05: Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization and exploration day

This is a scheduled acclimatization day on the trek. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and health experts recommend a stop for at least one extra night. Be active and roam rather than laze around: climb high and sleep low is the acclimatisation advice

Namche Bazaar has ATMs, cyber cafés, delicious restaurant food and bakeries, plus a colourful market each Friday evening and Saturday morning. Visit the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park Visitor’s Centre on the hillock: with informative displays on Sherpa culture, local flora and fauna

Take an entertaining side trip to the large traditional Sherpa village of Khumjung (3,780m/12,402ft): with fine views of Thamserku, Kangtega, Ama Dablam and Everest – in a sea of lesser peaks. Return to Namche Bazaar for the night

An alternative five hour walk northwest of the town, to Thame (3,820m/12,533ft) below the impressive 6,187m/20,300ft Kongde Ri ridge, offers panoramic Himalayan views not seen on the EBC route.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 06: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 8km, 5-6 hrs

The trail climbs up from the town and then contours around the hillside, offering great views including Everest and Khumjung. Look out for spotted deer, Himalayan tahrs and birds – including the colourful (male) Danphe pheasant (Nepal’s national bird). The trail rises to Sanasa where the routes to Gokyo and Everest BC fork. The trail to the right then descends to cross the Dudh Koshi (past water driven prayer wheels) on a suspension bridge near Phunki Thenga (3,250m/10,663ft), the lowest point north of Namche Bazaar. It then enters the Imja Khola Valley and rises steeply, through dwarf conifers and rhododendron forest, for a two hour pull, to the hilltop village of Tengboche

Their famous Gompa is set against the backdrop of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Everest, Kangtega and other peaks. At full moon in October/November they hold the colourful Mani Rimdu festival which includes masked dancing and Tibetan Opera in the monastery courtyard. Visit the monastery during the afternoon

Overnight in Tengboche at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 07: Tengboche - Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300ft): 10km, 5-6 hrs

Today’s trail descends to Debuche: a scattered stone village with a nunnery, chortens and long mani wall. Cross the suspension bridge over the Imja Khola and gradually ascend to Pangboche with views of towering Ama Dablam (6,856m/22,495ft perhaps the most beautiful mountain in the Everest region). The trail then follows the river fairly closely as it gradually rises to its confluence with the Lobuche Khola and continues up to Dingboche: the last year-round Sherpa settlement in the region. Different views of Ama Dablam rise above the terraced fields of barley, buckwheat and potatoes. The fields are walled to protect crops from icy winds and animals during the short growing season

Overnight in Dingboche at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 08: Dingboche: Acclimatization and exploration day

This is another scheduled rest day on the trek and will assist your fitness and oxygen intake at the higher altitudes to follow. An enjoyable 3-4 hrs side walk, 400m climb to Nangkartshang Gompa, on the ridge north of Dingboche village can be the best choice. This vintage point offers Mt. Makalu (8,463m) fifth highest Mountain in the world to the east and awesome view of Mt. Ama Dablam and valley floor. If you have more energy, continue to Nangkartshang Hill summit (5090m) for additional adventure and thrill

Return from the rarefied air to Dingboche for the night
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 09: Dingboche – Lobuche (4,940m/16,207ft): 7km, 4-5 hrs

The trail climbs to a ridge providing towering views of Taboche Peak and Cholatse and continues through Yak pastures before crossing a wooden bridge over a roaring stream to Duglha (4,620m/15,158ft). The trail then ascends steeply for an hour, up the gravely terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. On the summit is a large group of stone-pile memorials to lost Sherpas and climbers. It also affords great border-views including Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Pumori. Everest is hidden behind the towering wall of Nuptse and Lhotse. Follow the valley upstream for about an hour to Lobuche

A long but rewarding day. Follow the windblown and rocky path along the barren moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to the last village at Gorak Shep. After an early lunch, set out on the feint trail to the world’s highest Base Camp, on the Khumbu Glacier: opposite the dreaded icefall – the most dangerous section of an Everest ascent

In April/May the trail is busy with porters carrying in supplies and the site is a riot of colourful tents perched on the dirty ice. For the rest of the year it is a bleak and lonely place set below the impressive ice walls (and avalanches) of the Mahalangur Himal along the Tibetan border. From west to east, the main peaks are Pumori, Lingtren, Khumbutse and Nuptse. Everest and the Cwm are hidden behind buttresses

Trek back to Gorak Shep for the night
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The trail climbs 2/3 hrs. up to Kala Patthar (5545 m/18192 ft) early in the morning to see first day sun light from top of the world (Mt. Everest) This is milestone of the trek to inspect panoramic view with the fantastic sunrise over Mt. Everest, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nupte, Mt. Ama Dablam and many more After accomplish Kala Patthar, trek down to Gorakshep and retrace down to Lobuche. After Lunch, the path to Dzonglha branches off from the main trail some distance from Lobuche. After crossing a stream we come through a fork and later curving round to the wide gravelly river bed of the stream as it flows southwestward, the trail runs across it and climbs the ridge ahead. From the grassy ridge ahead, as the trail runs across to southeast from where we can see soaring heights of Ama Dablam and Kangtega-Thamserku while Tawache looms prominently ahead. Pheriche village is also visible down in the valley floor. As the ridge veers northward, the vast Cho La Lake spreads below Mt. Cholatse . The lake stays with us over a long stretch until we descend to a wide basin. The trail climbs up a spur and descends steeply to another broad basin. After an hour walk transverse from the basin and shortly after crossing a wobbly bridge, we reach Dzonglha

Early morning as we get out of our lodge we are greeted by the mesmerizing sight of Cholatse looming over. Today is going to be one of the toughest days of our trip. The walk begins as we transverse through a spur extending westward from Dzongla. The path descends to a basin across which meanders a murmuring stream crusted with ice at places. In about an hour, we reach the top of the basin readying for the triumph on ChoLa. As we gain height, the view back gets increasingly more captivating; the Cho La Lake begins to appear and the Ama Dablam in its pyramidal incarnation presides over a range of mountains on the south as Cholatse soars on the west. Climbing the incline is not easy; it is steep, but made worse by boulders over some of which we will have to scramble. We need to be alert as rocks can be glazed by ice. The final climb to the ChoLa can be a little tricky as the trail curves round the bergschrund. Upon reaching the top, we see prayer flags, strung across cairns, flapping in the strong wind. Scenery of majestic peaks in all directions is breathtaking. Although long, the path leading down to Thangnak can be easily made out from the pass because it is just decent but can be hazardous if rocks are glazed by ice, a bit of cautiousness is needed. We reach Thangnak, a rather more substantial hamlet with a small village. Stepping out of the settlement, we are greeted by fabulous mountain views. The trail brings us to the Ngozumpa glacier edge after short walk, which is longest glacier in Nepal. Reaching the other side of the glacier, we get view of the second of the Gokyo lakes on the series of six lakes. A short distance away is the third Gokyo Lake. On the edge of this lake stands the Gokyo Village where we finally give rest to our tired body

Overnight in Gokyo at Lodge
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 13: Rest and explore Gokyo Ri

The views in the Gokyo region are tremendous. For the best view, climb Gokyo Ri (5350 m) the small peak above the lake. The peak of 5350m is sometime called Kala Pathar (not to be confused with the Kala Pathar above Gorakshep, though the view is similar) It is a two- hours climb to the top of the peak, providing a panoramic view of Cho Oyu, Gyanchung King, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse, Tawache and many more. Those with more time and energy can make a trip up the valley to another lake, marked with the name Ngazumpa on the maps, or even beyond to a fifth lake. There are several small peaks in this in this region that offer vantage points for the surrounding peaks and views of the Nangpa La, the old trade route into Tibet.

Overnight in Gokyo at Lodge
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 14: Gokyo – Phortse (3,810m/12,500 ft): 5km, 5-6 hrs

Rather than retrace the upward route, follow the eastern side of the valley to gain different views of Khumbila. This path also offers warmer weather, as the sun stays on these slopes longer in the late afternoon

Overnight in Phortse at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 15: Phortse – Monjo (2,835m /8,500ft): 12km, 4-5 hrs

A slippery trail descends from Phortse to the bridge at Phortse Thenga and then rejoins the original route from Khumjung. It is easy to reach Namche Bazaar and then descend to the Dudh Koshi for a lower final night

Overnight in Monjo at Loge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 16: Monjo – Lukla (2,780m/9,175ft): 12km, 5-6 hrs

After breakfast retrace your steps to Phakding, cross the suspension bridge at Thado Koshi, walk on to Cheplung and round off the adventure with the final 700m/2,300ft, 35min ascent to Lukla: and say goodbye to your porters

Overnight in Lukla at Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 17: Lukla – Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft): 35 min flight

After an early breakfast, take the return flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of day free. Overnight in Kathmandu at Boutique Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Day 18: Final departure

Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight to your next destination.

Meals: Breakfast only

Note: Trekking distances and times are approximate: times differ widely from group to group

Remark - Please note that cloud and turbulent weather is a regular phenomenon along the Himalayan range. It is thus possible that domestic flights from Kathmandu to/from Lukla may have to be delayed for a few hours or even cancelled for a day or more. Fortunately this does not happen frequently during the high seasons of March to May or September to November: but you need to plan for this possibility.

As a safeguard we recommend that you add on a couple of extra days after your trek before you fly from Kathmandu to your onward destination.

Trekking equipment such as down filled sleeping bag, walking poles and duffel bag

Souvenir; Everest Base Camp Route map printed Polo Shirt

Cost Exclusive:

Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu

Deserts (cakes, bakes and pies)

Additional Hot Drinks

Bottled drinks

Boiled water

Electronic device re-charge

Hot shower

Wi-Fi

Personal expenses

Travel insurance and evacuation insurance

Tip

Trip Information Section

Meals

Eating is a big part of Holiday. Travelling with Mountain Mart Trek, you experience the vast array of wonderful food Nepalese, Chinese, Continental, Italian and several local cuisines. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic and each place special food during your trip. Mountain restaurant owner prefer not to order many dishes and waste food as they would like to cater more trekkers with limited food before run off stuck. Its a week or more days hard work to porters and caravans to bring food to these places. During this trek you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same Lodge, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants en-route.

Accommodation

A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. Private rooms are available in most Tea Houses, except for high altitudes ones where it will be just dormitories. The lodges are fairly basic. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining room-cum-lounge, warmed by the bukhara stove (an iron cylinder, fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lighted. There is normally no electric lighting in the rooms unless the village has hydroelectric power. The dining room usually hassolar lighting.
Most teahouses now also have electricity for charging small appliances - mobile phones and cameras - and there may be a small charge for this.

Drinking water:

Mountain Mart Trek provides unlimited chlorine/Iodine treated water during the trek. All tea houses have mineral water and boiled water for trekkers upon additional cost. We discourage the purchase of Mineral water and bottled water while on the Trek as plastic bottles aredifficult to dispose off and have become an environmental problem

Route Map

Mountain Mart Trek offers you complementary route map and T-shirt

What to take

This is a very active trip, meaning you will be on the move most of the time, so pack as lightly as possible. We provide one porter for every two travellers; your trekking gear will be carried by the porter in a duffel bag that we will provide. The maximum the porters are allowed to carry 15 kgs per trekker means 30 kgs from 2 trekkers . Unnecessary luggage can left in Kathmandu Hotel and its absolutely free of cost. .

Important to note:

Please read the Checklist section of this trip notes for additional details of what you need to bring for the trek on this trip. You will need to bring a comfortable medium sized day pack to carry the things that you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (better) a padded waist belt. The weather is subject to change in high altitude so layered clothing is recommended throughout the year.

Why Travel with Us?

Our outdoor staffs are fully insured and well equipped. MMT offers attractive salary packages to guides, porters and other trekking staffs. We also pay sustainable salaries/wages during low season when no work is available. Our porters may carry a maximum mass of 30 kilograms.

We have extensive logistical experience in both individual and group tour operations. We customize your holdiay as per requirment and always endeavour to meet ultimate expetation. MMT tour operaters are professionalize in Nepal trekking, high adventure passes, climbing and mountaineering, cultural tours, white water rafting and many more.

Safety and trip comfort are no compromises and top priorities of the company inclusively to both clients and trekking crews. Our trekking leaders are pharmacy trained and have considerable knowledge on AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) from different training workshops conducted by HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association), KEEP (Kathmandu Education Invironment Project) and TAAN (Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal) . We believe health is wealth: Guides and porters are fully insured and sufficient trekking gear is supplied by MMT. Emergency First Aid Kits are carried by trek leaders for health support for clients and trekking staff. We are constantly in communication with our trek leaders about weather issues which might influence trips.

We are an independent ultimate outdoor adventure team, based in Nepal, who explore and experience the unspoiled flora, fauna and landscapes of the towering Himalayas as well as the treasures of myth and legend of Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. Mountain Mart Treks offers a splendid alternative solution for adventure, fun, research, and eco tourism to these South Asian countries. We believe each our happy client is our next trek.

Mountain Mart Trek has numerous fixed departures trekking tours to match several travelers. Besides, we also offer customize guaranteed departure dates upon your advice and make happen comfortably. MMT will organize treks for groups with specific interests and will adjust itineraries for groups with age-specific requirements. Group sizes can range from a single trekker up to a maximum of 10 people

Our trekking team has more than 20 years route experiences in remote adventure, peak climbing, expeditions, culture and nature research, whatever your condition we will help you to achieve your final goal. We believe in adventure beyond the fun. We are more specialized in unbeaten and unspoiled nature finder trekking operator..

Our prices are extremely competitive and our service will touch your feelings. We have a good business relationship with domestic and international airlines, hotels and resorts and are the sole agents for several treks and tours. We guarantee fair prices and top class unexpected Services.We offer a transparent travel service and no hidden costs will hit our clients during their trip.

MMT offers a one stop travel solution and is proud to inform our valued clients that all types of travel service, including international air bookings, visa services for India, Tibet, Bhutan, and China are on offer. Apart from trekking, we are the sole agents for mountain climbing expeditions, white water rafting, wildlife safaris, cultural tours, bird watching tours as well as budget and group tours to Tibet and Bhutan

Frequently Asked Questions Section

Do I get Nepal Visa on arrival?

Foreigners other than Indian citizen, who intend to visit Nepal must hold a valid passport prior to apply for a Nepal visa. The passport must have six months validity from the date of arrival. Travelers can obtain a Nepalese visa upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, or at a border immigration office. One recent copy of a passport size color photo is required to apply for Tourist Visa to Nepal.

Visa Fees:

The fees payable only in USD dollars for obtaining a visa on arrival at any border are as follows:

A Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 15 days: US$ 25 payable only in USD dollars.

A Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days: US$ 40 payable only in USD dollars

A Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 90 days: US$ 100 payable only in USD dollars

Will somebody meet me at the Airport upon my arrival?

Yes, our Airport
Representative will be there to greet you outside the Terminal Hall (after you
have completed passport, immigration and visa requirements) He will be
displaying our Mountain Mart Treks & Expedition logo with your name on it.
You will then be transferred to your hotel.

What sort of transportation do you use?

Mountain Mart Treks &
Expeditions is all about providing you with local insights as well as
adventure. With that in mind, we use a mixture of local buses and taxis,
private mini buses for city sightseeing and airport pickups and sometimes land
cruisers for journeys into the mountains, to and from trekking points. The
choice of vehicle will also depend on the size of your group. See the “Price
Includes” section for your trek’s options. All vehicles are maneuverable and
flexible enabling us to take you through the narrow roads of Nepal. We carefully omit to talk about he crazy,
exciting, heart thumping driving that whips you from place to place.

Should you have special transport
requests, please contact us.

What sort of accommodation can I expect in Kathmandu and while
trekking?

We use standard rooms, as
per our “Price Includes” section, in Kathmandu. We serve you lodge double room
available in the route in sharing basis. This service provide as per trekking
plan you purchased with us. Lodges are mostly in village, which allows you to
buy sweets and drinks, which we do not carry with us. For Tea House (lodge)
trekking you will get a double room, on shared basis, as per your trekking
plan.

How fit do I need to be and is trekking for me?

Most treks are suitable for anyone who is moderately fit. No previous experience is required. To condition yourself for trekking, some physical fitness programs such as regular walking, running, swimming, and hiking are recommended before you embark on your journey. Any person suffering from a pre-existing medical condition or diseases must seek medical advice before considering a trek. Whilst on a trek, it is common to experience some discomfort before you become fully acclimatized to altitude.

What sort of food can I expect when trekking?

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
each day, as per itinerary, is included.
If you have any special dietary requirements please inform us
beforehand.

What opportunities will I have to shower on the trek?

Hot showers will be
available in some lodges at your own expense.

Can I charge my digital camera and other batteries when trekking?

Electricity will not always
be available, especially in more remote areas. Carry a second set of charged
batteries with you – and don’t forget your adapters! Your guide will know where
you will be able to charge your batteries next.

Will there be any telephonic communication while we are on trek?

There are telephones in a few
villages along the routes from which you can make international calls. Cell
phone reception cannot be relied on in the mountains and in many regions not at
all. If required, we can supply a satellite phone service. Please inform us
should you need this service, which must be at your expense.

Can I use a credit card while trekking?

In most cities yes, to some
extent, however once you leave the cities behind, you can only use cash. Make
sure that you take sufficient Nepalese rupees for your needs in small
denominations. In some places, Dollars, Euros and Pounds will be accepted.

How much additional money do I need per day?

It all depends on your
spending habits. 15 to 20 US$ a day will be enough to buy bottles of water,
chocolates, souvenir shopping of local crafts when available and a few drinks.
You can buy these things only in certain villages.

Do I need to tip my guide and porters? How much would that be?

Tips are always expected. It
is good to tip trekking staff at the end of a trek. The standard recommendation for tipping is
for each person, in a group of 10 or more persons, to tip the guide US$ 10 per
day and each porter US$ 3 per day.
For groups of one or two persons and above USD$ 12 per day for guide and
USD$ 5 for porter is recommended.

Do I need to bring purifying tablets and filter?

Please bring a water bottle
to fill with purified water. We will provide you with purified water to each
day. So you don’t need anything unless you want to bring your own water
purifier (If so, please inform us beforehand). You can also buy mineral water
in some villages along the trail.

Where do I store my unnecessary trekking stuff and how much does it cost?

All stuff what you have are not necessary to take to trekking as this makes your porter extra heavy and things can be lost and damaged during the trek. You can leave such stuff at your Hotel in Kathmandu or Mountain Mart Trekking store. Luggage storage facility is absolutely free of cost.

When do treks leave? How are trek dates arranged?

We plan each trek to depart
at our customer’s convenience. Usually, a day or two after you fly into
Kathmandu; spend a day or two in the capital, meeting the team, checking on all
the gear and then departing after breakfast on the prearranged day.

What essential documents do I need to carry with me on the trek?

A valid Passport – which must
be valid for at least 6 months after you return from your tour. It needs to
contain few blank pages. Bring minimum five copies of passport size photos to
issue your arrival Nepal visa (which is payable only on USD cash) and trekking
permits

Travel insurance; keep a
separate photocopy with Mountain Mart Trek and into your main baggage.

Are the MMT (Mountain Mart Treks) Agency's staff insured?

Do you use Yaks/porters on the trek or do we carry all of our own
gear?

Whilst on a trek, our
porters will take care of your luggage service as per the “Price Includes”
section. Your porter may carry a maximum of 15kg of luggage per person, in a
soft bag A porter carries two
trekkers’ bags (30kg).All you need to
carry is your small day bag with personal belongings, camera, water, sun cream
and sufficient warm and rain clothing for the day.

What weather conditions can I expect when trekking?

Weather in the Himalayas is
notoriously difficult to predict: expect the unexpected. Nights are generally
much cooler than the day. In winter (December to February) nights can be cold
while days are beautiful (and warm when the sun is out). Snow can fall at any
time of the year. Temperatures can range from 15°C to 25°C above 5000m. It is important to stay warm and dry in any
conditions – so carry sufficient gear in you pack each day.

As the leader of a large group, can I trek for free?

Yes, providing your group size meets tour agreed minimum, we include a free place for a leader, company representative and teacher.

16 participants in a group – get free trekking packages for one leader.

25 participants in a group – get free trekking package for two persons.

40 participants in a group – get free trekking packages for three persons.

How do you minimize risk to ensure a group’s safety?

The safety and well-being of our clients is our first priority. Whilst acknowledging that there are inherent risks in all travel that can never be totally eliminated, we endeavor to minimize any risks or dangers that have the potential to lead to any more than reasonable level of physical or emotional distress for our clients, staff and partners.

We aim to do this by:

Ensuring the chosen itinerary is appropriate for your group.

Seeking medical assurance from you that medical advisor prior to trekking departure to ensure all travellers are suitable for the challenge ahead

Ensuring that our guides are all first aid trained, carry a comprehensive first-aid kit and are fully competent in handling emergency evacuation procedures

Ensuring that our guides carry mobile or satellite phones: Mobile or satellite phone communication is available on most trekking routes which provide direct access to our company.

Providing a doctor to escort all school trekking groups and on request for charity challenges. Insisting that a complete risk assessment be provided prior travel and trek.

Requiring each client to complete and sign our risk assessment form prior to departure for a trek. Insisting that travel insurance is compulsory for all travellers and trekkers. Insurance documentation to be provided prior to any trek.

Can I add extra days to my trek?

A trekking holiday should
never be about making it to the final point quickly. Along the route we can add
days at your request (with additional costs to cover guides, porters,
accommodation and food if given sufficient time to make the arrangements.

I would like to extend my holiday, any recommendations?

Yes, there are many options
and choices to extend your holiday before or after your main trek. Please
browse our trip extension on home page and the following suggestions offer a
few possibilities:

Everest Flight – A one hour
early morning flight to see Mt Everest and its surrounding peaks. A ticket

includes the flight plus transfers to and from
the airport (weather permitting).

Trisuli River Rafting – A one
or two day package, including return road transport.